Helix Jewellery

What is helix jewellery, and how is it different from other ear piercings?

Specifically designed for the helix piercing, helix jewellery is worn on the upper, outer rim of the ear cartilage. Unlike more traditional love piercings, which are soft and easier to heal, helix piercings require a bit more time and care during the healing phase. 

Helix jewellery comes in various styles, including hoops, studs, and cuffs. This style of ear piercing is often chosen for its edgy quality, as designs can be bold, or subtle depending on your individual style. There is also the opportunity to customise this look, layering up with other ear piercings to really make a fashion statement.

Can I wear multiple helix earrings for a curated ear look?

Yes, try it out! Why just wear one set of simple studs when you can maximise your look? While minimalism is a popular trend, so is maximalism. There are no rules when it comes to wearing multiple helix jewellery. Experiment and wear multiple helix earrings or pair them with conch or lobe piercings. 

Another way you can achieve a curated ear look is to mix and match metals. Try wearing a cool silver helix piercing with rich gold studs, adding multi-tonal shine. We also offer matching pieces for people who take a more cohesive approach to accessorising. 

Does Camile and Stone offer custom helix jewellery?

Yes, you can customise your helix jewellery by selecting birthstones to reflect your birthdate or gemstones that appeal to you. Custom helix jewellery is also a great gift for a piercing lover, ideal for birthdays or anniversaries. Simply choose a gem to match their birthdate.  

What helix jewellery trends are popular in 2025?

Helix jewellery has been a popular piercing type for many years. As with any other type of jewellery, it is affected by emerging accessory trends. So, to keep in the loop, check out the following trends in helix jewellery design for 2025:

• Chains and charms: Earrings with chain elements joining two piercings together are set to become best-sellers for 2025.
• Hypoallergenic materials: Irritated skin can ruin a good look, and can be a pain, so the demand for more skin-friendly materials, like titanium and gold, is increasing.
• Hidden helix: For a subtle yet fashionable look, the hidden helix piercing, placed along the inside curve of the ear, is another trending way to wear this piercing.
• Gemstone details: Helix jewellery with coloured gemstones, crystals, or pearls makes for an eye-catching, on-trend look.

What’s the best material for helix earrings to prevent infections?

To limit the risk of infection, the best materials for helix earring piercings are hypoallergenic, high-quality metals. Examples of metals that are less likely to lead to infection include titanium and gold. 

We use solid gold or gold vermeil (18K gold on 925 silver) across our gold jewellery ranges, including our helix jewellery collection. With gold vermeil, this gold layer provides a hypoallergenic barrier that ensures a safe healing process and helps to prevent infections, irritation, and allergic reactions.

Our helix jewellery is also available in titanium. We only use the very best premium titanium throughout our helix jewellery collection. Titanium is well known for its hypoallergenic quality and for this reason, it is commonly used in piercing jewellery.

Can I change my helix earring immediately after getting pierced?

As with other piercings, it is not advised to change your helix piercing immediately after getting a piercing. We recommend that you follow the piercer’s guidelines and wait until the helix piercing is healed. Changing your helix jewellery too soon can put you at an increased risk of infection, and irritation, or prevent the piercing from fully healing. A reputable piercing studio will provide you with aftercare recommendations that you should follow in order to avoid any complications. 

How do I clean and maintain my helix jewellery?

While maintaining your jewellery is essential to keep it looking good, it is all the more important to clean piercing jewellery such as helix studs, cuffs, and hoops. This is due to the fact that grime and bacteria can build-up around piercing sites and this can lead to irritation and infection. A layer or dirt or skin cells will also dull the shine of your helix jewellery. 

Here’s how to ensure your helix jewellery retains its shimmer. 

• Dry well: If your helix jewellery is exposed to water while showering or swimming, ensure that you dry it and the area well, as this can cause tarnishing.
• Remove during exercise: During vigorous activities you may want to remove your helix jewellery for safety reasons as well as avoiding exposing it to sweat.
• Apply cosmetics first: Perfumes, makeup, and hairspray can damage gold-plated and sterling silver jewellery pieces, so be careful where you spray or put on your helix jewellery afterwards.
• Use anti-tarnish seal-proof pouches: Store your helix jewellery with the provided anti-tarnishing pouch to protect against moisture when not being worn.
• Store properly: Keep your helix jewellery in a cool, dry place away from direct sunlight. 
• Clean gently: Use only a soft polishing cloth to clean your helix jewellery.

By following these tips, you can help ensure that your Camile and Stone helix jewellery pieces remain in perfect condition.

Can I wear my helix jewellery while exercising or swimming?

Yes, you can wear your helix jewellery while exercising or swimming. However, only once your helix piercing is properly healed. Afterwards, it’s advisable to clean the helix jewellery and dry the area thoroughly to remove sweat, chlorine, or salt water. This is not only essential to help avoid infection, but also to keep your helix jewellery looking brand new.